Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Laser focused"

"Laser focused" means being extremely concentrated on one specific task or goal, without distraction.

Say this instead: very focused

How "Laser focused" shows up at work

Said most often in kickoff meetings and all-hands slides, which are also two of the most distracted settings in professional life. The laser metaphor does at least imply precision, unlike most focus claims.

Buzzword

This quarter we need to be laser focused on customer retention.

Plain English

This quarter we need to be very focused on customer retention.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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